Tours & Attractions

Only Murano island, near Venice, Italy has more glassblowing studios than found in Seattle. Read more about the history of glass and development of the art in Seattle:
While the history of glass is, as the saying goes "old as dirt", glass blowing, manufactured glass, and glass art is much more recent.
Naturally … [Read more...] about Glass Blowing Studios and Glass Art Galleries

The following planetariums and observatories in the Puget Sound region and around Washington State have regularly scheduled public shows that have free or cheap admission of $15 or less. Unlike outdoor stargazing parties, these indoor shows are usually held rain or shine and feature a variety of topics related to … [Read more...] about Planetarium shows in the Puget Sound region

Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world. The Museum of Flight exists to exhibit historically significant air and space artifacts, which provide a foundation for scholarly research and lifelong learning programs.
About Museum of Flight
In 1964, a small group of … [Read more...] about Museum of Flight air and space museum in Seattle

The following free things to do in Seattle include art, music, museums, cultural events, parks and gardens, free wireless internet service, and popular attractions around the Puget Sound region. Whether you want to have fun or learn something new, we've got dozens of ways to entertain yourself without opening your … [Read more...] about 30 always free things to do for fun

The Seattle Aquarium is located on the waterfront at Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101. It is among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. The Seattle Aquarium operates as a nonprofit 501c3, through a long-term operating agreement with the City of Seattle Department of Parks and … [Read more...] about How to get free or low cost Seattle Aquarium tickets

The video above is an aerial view of the Point No Point lighthouse, a functioning, fully automated lighthouse located in a 3-acre park on the northern tip of Kitsap Peninsula. It is the oldest Puget Sound lighthouse, operating since 1879. You'll also find a Google map with all the lighthouse locations at the end of the … [Read more...] about 11 Puget Sound lighthouses you can visit for free

We found a cache of free tours (and a few cheap ones at $15 or less) that visitors and residents alike will enjoy. Each tour is unique to Seattle, something you won't find anywhere else. We think that makes them priceless. But, we'll take free!
The free tours included guided tours, self-guided tours, and walking … [Read more...] about 25 free tours (and a couple cheap ones)

Wild Waves Water Park and Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the Northwest. Located 25 miles south of Seattle off I-5. Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way, WA 98003.
It's two parks for the price of one. The park has over 60 rides, slides, pools, … [Read more...] about Wild Waves Amusement Ride and Water Park

Seattle is known as a city of neighborhoods - in fact, more than 100 of them. Listed below are free maps, itineraries, and other resources for enjoying self-guided walking tours around the city. The information includes a variety of downloadable maps, online tools, smartphone apps, and printable walking tours and … [Read more...] about Free apps and online maps for walking tours of Seattle

Listed below are free cooking classes and food tours in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. While there are plenty of places in Seattle where you can find cooking classes and food tours costing $55-$75 and more, here we focus on fun food-themed events that are free or cheap ($15 or less), including cooking … [Read more...] about Free (and cheap) cooking classes and food tours

Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle boasts nine acres and many shops to explore. Throughout the Market’s many streets, alleys, lower levels and nooks, shoppers will find small, owner-operated businesses such as bookstores, art galleries, dress shops and toy, comic and magic shops. Find anything from games, to books … [Read more...] about Explore the retail shops at Pike Place Market DownUnder